A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1499321 Details
Epoch: 69 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1499547 epoch_slot_no: 9147 block_no: 1499250 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1112 time: 2018-09-06 00:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x856b2718834cef502983e7f5cbfea5e9eed50d194e2a6633d9799d6b2481e159Block Operator
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